Recruitment and consultancy freeze – exceptions approved – May 2012

1. During the month of May 2012, the following exceptions to the recruitment and consultancy freeze have been considered by the Chief Executive, in his capacity as Accounting Officer.

2. The details are shown below:

| Approval date | Ref: No. & directorate | Summary of application | Consultancy/ recruit | Decision | |---------------|------------------------|------------------------|----------------------|----------| | 2 May 2012 | 188 RPP | Advisory consultancy for the deliverability of CP5 long distance PPM targets in its HLOS. £23,650 | Consultancy | Approved | | 14 May 2012 | 189 Corporate Services | Temporary agency cover for reception | Recruitment | Approved | | 18 May 2012 | 191 Corporate Services | Temporary agency cover in Information Management and Facilities | Recruitment | Approved | | 20 May 2012 | 190 Corporate Services | Temporary agency cover in Finance and Procurement | Recruitment | Approved | | 25 May 2012 | 192 Legal | Scottish level crossing advice £2,000 | Consultancy | Approved | | 25 May 2012 | 193 RPP | Grade G Licensing and Network Rail team | Recruitment | Approved | | 29 May 2012 | 194 CS | Advisory consultancy for the Corporate Services Project Added Value initial assessment and delivery model £45,000 | Consultancy | Approved | 3. The Director of Corporate Services did not approve any applications for consultancy \<£20,000.